West High School vs. East High School
Should I attend West High School or East High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,658 students in grades 7-12, West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,898 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
2,658 students
1,898 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#783 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
69
-
Grade 8 Students
75
-
Grade 9 Students
641
463
Grade 10 Students
639
544
Grade 11 Students
650
437
Grade 12 Students
584
454
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
47%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
30%
34%
% Hawaiian
7%
6%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%